Up to Space arrives in Valencia
If you have always dreamed of travelling to space, walking on the Moon, or reaching Mars, then don't miss the chance to visit Up to Space! After a three-year journey across Europe, this extraordinary exhibition has recently arrived at La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Valencia.
Supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) and developed in cooperation with Universum®, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, and La Caixa Foundation, the exhibition was inaugurated on 16 May. The opening event saw the participation of Ana Ortells, Director General of the City of Arts and Sciences; Javier Hidalgo, Head of Science Exhibitions in the Culture and Scientific Dissemination Area of the “La Caixa” Foundation; Sandra Benítez, Head of Education and Communication at the European Space Agency and María Menéndez, Head of the ESA Outreach Coordination Office.
An extraordinary journey through space
Tailored for families with children aged 10 and above, as well as space enthusiasts, the exhibition promises a mix of education and excitement. Visitors can engage in space training, explore the cosmos, and learn how to survive in space. The journey is enriched with interactive modules, augmented reality animations, and original space artifacts, offering a comprehensive look into the daily lives of astronauts.
Up to Space will be in Valencia until November 2024
After being shown at Universum® (Bremen), at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace (Paris) and at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Lisbon), the exhibition can be seen at the Science Museum in Valencia until November 2024, before continuing its journey to new destinations. Further information can be found here.
A long-term collaboration between ESA and La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
The temporary exhibition Up to Space represents the continuation of a long-term collaboration between ESA and La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Since 2010, the science centre has also been home to the permanent exhibition Zero Gravity, Gravedad Cero, which showcases European space activities and programs in a dedicated area titled Exploring the Universe, Space for Earth.